What do you call that square metal that protrudes in Honda CRV underside?

My uncle has a Honda CRV and It is always a bummer, also a photo bummer seeing that metal that is visible when looking at the front of the car. My uncle sometimes go on harsh roads on it and most of the time it catches some twigs, brushes vines, even have few dents after hitting some rocks… I mean what is that? I know does something to its suspension but come on it kinda ugly to look at especially its usually the first thing people will notice.

It called: "Front skid plate" The design is to protect the front end parts and the under side of the AC condenser/ Radiator in case of the vehicle is driven over some objects.

Do not take it off. It there for a lot of good reasons including protecting the engine oil pan or the under side of the power train.

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